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A profile in perseverance: the Alyssa Schiller story

What began as a seemingly perfect match for the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï swim team ultimately tested the stamina of an athlete, her teammates and her coaches. Everyone triumphed.

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ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï earns reaffirmation of accreditation, recognizing excellence and supporting continued growth

WSCUC affirms ºÚÁϳԹÏ’s achievements in student success, academic quality and continuous improvement.

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ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï celebrates the launch of its Pac-12 era

New rivalries and expanded visibility accompany the Aztecs' move to a historic — and reimagined — athletics conference

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ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Impact

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Astronomy undergrads discover binary star system near iconic Pillars of Creation

Students Steven Cromwell and Tyler Peters namechecked a rock ’n’ roll legend to identify their find.

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Bridge programs help build student success before fall

ºÚÁϳԹÏ’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Summer Bridge and Transfer Bridge programs provide underrepresented students with academic support, mentorship and community before their first semester.

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Engineering hearts earns pioneering professor a lifetime achievement award

Karen May-Newman is lauded for her career's work in understanding the impact of medical devices designed to support patients with heart failure.

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Giving

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Art Flaming is investing in success

As a student-athlete he helped San Diego State win a national baseball championship. Now, Flaming is donating over $1 million with the hope of ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï proudly raising more title banners.

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LA Clippers player Kobe Sanders provides heartfelt donations to the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Children’s Center

Former student and son of the Center’s assistant director, Sanders gives back to the childcare facility that helped foster his growth.

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Revamped home base for The Daily Aztec reflects alumnus’s enduring commitment to student journalism

John Baldwin’s gift updates the newsroom and strengthens its future at ºÚÁϳԹÏ.

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ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Alumni

Photo story: The Aztecs Behind 'The SpongeBob Musical'

A longtime fan of the cartoon, scenic designer Mathys Herbert is one of many ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï alumni and students helping bring the musical to the stage through July 12 at Cygnet Theatre in Liberty Station.

Amid grief, the drive to help heal

Halima Said drew upon her ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï education in culturally responsive mental-health counseling to offer support to the community impacted by the mosque attack in San Diego.

Destinations: Philippines, Taiwan for two Aztec Fulbright Program awardees

Recent alumni will study seaweed ecosystems and explore multilingual education in the international exchange program.

Class of ‘26: By the numbers

A look at the new graduating class: How many, where they're from, how they did.

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Inside the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Magazine

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Uncover ºÚÁϳԹÏ's best-kept secrets. Enjoy free bowling for kids at Aztec Lanes, explore more than 100,000 biological specimens at the Biodiversity Museum and discover dozens of other experiences open to the public. This guide highlights free and low-cost adventures that bring the campus to life.

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From a pandemic side project to one of San Diego's most influential social media brands, see how ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï alumnus Chris Stone ('18) built a full-time career around his passion for food, connecting people with local restaurants and experiences.

Baxter, the therapy dog, with a student

For nearly 15 years, Baxter was more than a therapy dog—he was a source of comfort for generations of ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï students. Chief mental health officer Jennifer Rikard shares the story of how one lovable pup found his calling and changed the campus community.

Aztec Voices

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ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï is committed to developing students prepared for global careers. That means providing international learning opportunities for all students, including those with high financial need. The Gilman program is a vital tool that enables ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï to increase access to global experiences for our students.

— Cristina Alfaro, associate vice president of ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï International Affairs, from ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï recognized as Top 25 producer of Gilman Scholars